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Farfisa Mini Compact Organ

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This was the simplest of Farfisa Compact Organ. It is by far the most common Farfisa available on the market today. It’s list price in 1968 was a mere $495, something every suburban garage rocker could possibly talk their parents into buying for them. How could they resist this 49 key, C to C keyboard, with a little of that Farfisa bite.

The Mini had just three tabs for sound, but it did have Vibrato, the Multi Tone Knee Booster, and the ALL Booster tab all wrapped up in a fantastically awesome avacado green tolex covered plywood case.

Farfisa Compact Combo Organ

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This is THE Farfisa spoken about when someone mentions Farfisas! It was introduced in the late Sixties and made a splash on the scene immediately. Boasting loud colors, a rough sound, and a price the touring musician could afford, The Compact Combo quickly became one of the prominent combo organs of the late Sixties. The biggest reason why this organ sounded so different from the other organs of its day was from the Multi-Tone Booster. The Farfisa Multi-Tone Booster gave the organs a rougher, dirtier sound, what many called the Farfisa bite.

Keyboard:
1 Tier, 61 Key C to C
Lowest Octave Split for Bass
Features:
Vibrato Light/Heavy, Slow/Fast
Reverb On/Off, Short/Long
Booster 16′, 8′, 4′
Multi-Tone Booster
Knee Booster
Sounds:
Bass 16′
Strings 16′, 8′, 4′
Flute 8′, 4′
Oboe 8′
Trumpet 8′
Piccolo 4′

Combo Compact Brochure, The Swinging Rhythm and Driving Beat

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The Combo Compact

Its sleek, modern handsome design and attractive colors suit the COMBO COMPACT to the smartest surroundings. Constructed of hi-impact polystyrene and covered with heavy vinyl, this unique electronic instrument is practically impervious to mars, cracks, or scratches.  Set up for use, the COMBO COMPACT is 38″ long, 18″ wide and 51″ high.

The entire unit folds easily into a single carrying case that weighs just 70 pounds.  The legs fold into the bottom of the keyboard console. Storage space for the swell pedal and the 13-note pedalboard (optional extra) is contained in the lid.

The swinging rhythm and driving beat of today’s music make the new electronic COMBO COMPACT a “natural” for young groups who play this modern sound. Its unique Multi-Tone Booster gives tremendous attack and “edge” by boosting the upper frequencies, highly desirable in arrangements popular with many young groups. The COMBO COMPACT is the modern sound for which they are looking!

However, the fully polyphonic COMBO COMPACT is a versatile keyboard instrument suited to a wide range of professional expression. Its 12-note Manual Bass enables the player to obtain authentic organ pedal sounds without using the footpedals. Full organ pedal sounds are produced with the 13-note pedalboard, an optional extra. The COMBO COMPACT is easy-to-play. Used with an amplifier, it puts to work all the features – like tremolo and reverb – found on the amplifier.

Still keeping with today’s tempo, is the compact portability of the COMBO COMPACT. It folds to form its own self-… (The last line is cut off in this scan. If you know what it is, or want to take a guess in the comments below, that’d be great!)

Hi-Tone Booster

This feature produces tremendous edge and unusual hi-frequency “wows” by boosting the upper frequencies.  It’s a perfect for today’s younger groups.
Actuated by a knee-lever located beneath the right side of the keyboard console, the HI-TONE BOOSTER immediately cuts out the actual organ voices and basic 16′, 8′, and 4′ voices can be used individually or in unison.

Earphone Feature For Silent Practice

Practice sessions without disturbing others are a simple matter. The player simply plugs earphones into the convenient built-in jack socket on the left end panel of the keyboard.

COMBO COMPACT FEATURES

  • 49 Full Sized Keys (4 Octaves C to C)
  • 12-note Bass Incorporated, in addition to Keyboard
  • Swell Pedal Volume Control
  • Knee-lever Control for Hi-Tone Booster
  • Earphone Output for silent practice
  • On/off Switch
  • 13-note Pedalboard (optional)
  • Pedalboard Tabs for Manual or Pedal Bass: soft, med loud, and loud
  • Vibrato Tabs: slow-fast, light-heavy, on/off Switch
  • Reverberation Tabs: on/off Switch, medium-long
  • Tone Stops: 16′ Bass, 16′ Strings, 8′ Flute, 8′ Oboe, 8′ Trumpet, 8′ Strings, 4′ Flute, 4′ Piccolo, 4′ Strings
  • High Tone Booster Tabs: 16′ Bass, 8′ Medium, High, on/off Switch

The Combo Compact

Its sleek, modern handsome design and attractive colors suit the COMBO COMPACT to the smartest surroundings. Constructed of hi-impact polystyrene and covered with heavy vinyl, this unique electronic instrument is practically impervious to mars, cracks, or scratches.  Set up for use, the COMBO COMPACT is 38″ long, 18″ wide and 51″ high.

The entire unit folds easily into a single carrying case that weighs just 70 pounds.  The legs fold into the bottom of the keyboard console. Storage space for the swell pedal and the 13-note pedalboard (optional extra) is contained in the lid.

The swinging rhythm and driving beat of today’s music make the new electronic COMBO COMPACT a “natural” for young groups who play this modern sound. Its unique Multi-Tone Booster gives tremendous attack and “edge” by boosting the upper frequencies, highly desirable in arrangements popular with many young groups. The COMBO COMPACT is the modern sound for which they are looking!

However, the fully polyphonic COMBO COMPACT is a versatile keyboard instrument suited to a wide range of professional expression. Its 12-note Manual Bass enables the player to obtain authentic organ pedal sounds without using the footpedals. Full organ pedal sounds are produced with the 13-note pedalboard, an optional extra. The COMBO COMPACT is easy-to-play. Used with an amplifier, it puts to work all the features – like tremolo and reverb – found on the amplifier.

Still keeping with today’s tempo, is the compact portability of the COMBO COMPACT. It folds to form its own self-… (The last line is cut off in this scan. If you know what it is, or want to take a guess in the comments below, that’d be great!)

Hi-Tone Booster

This feature produces tremendous edge and unusual hi-frequency “wows” by boosting the upper frequencies.  It’s a perfect for today’s younger groups.

Actuated by a knee-lever located beneath the right side of the keyboard console, the HI-TONE BOOSTER immediately cuts out the actual organ voices and basic 16′, 8′, and 4′ voices can be used individually or in unison.

Earphone Feature For Silent Practice

Practice sessions without disturbing others are a simple matter. The player simply plugs earphones into the convenient built-in jack socket on the left end panel of the keyboard.

  • COMBO COMPACT FEATURES
  • 49 Full Sized Keys (4 Octaves C to C)
  • 12-note Bass Incorporated, in addition to Keyboard
  • Swell Pedal Volume Control
  • Knee-lever Control for Hi-Tone Booster
  • Earphone Output for silent practice
  • On/off Switch
  • 13-note Pedalboard (optional)
  • Pedalboard Tabs for Manual or Pedal Bass: soft, med loud, and loud
  • Vibrato Tabs: slow-fast, light-heavy, on/off Switch
  • Reverberation Tabs: on/off Switch, medium-long
  • Tone Stops: 16′ Bass, 16′ Strings, 8′ Flute, 8′ Oboe, 8′ Trumpet, 8′ Strings, 4′ Flute, 4′ Piccolo, 4′ Strings
  • High Tone Booster Tabs: 16′ Bass, 8′ Medium, High, on/off Switch